Issues raised by states to be considered on priority: Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today made it clear that he will work towards strengthening the federal structure of the country and would like his office to consider issues, especially those raised by the

PTI [ Updated: May 28, 2014 16:24 IST ]

issues raised by states to be considered on priority modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today made it clear that he will work towards strengthening the federal structure of the country and would like his office to consider issues, especially those raised by the states on priority and with sensitivity.

Holding his first formal meeting with officials of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) a day after taking charge, he laid thrust on leveraging modern technology and developing systems and processes for effective monitoring and resolution of issues which are particularly brought to his office.

Modi, who was given a detailed presentation on the structure and functions of the PMO, said that over the past several decades, it has evolved as an important institution and that its "best practices" should be carried forward.

During the course of the meeting, the prime minister stressed the need for resolving the people's grievances on a fast track basis, a PMO statement said.